Detroit, MI (December 13, 2021) - Police and other responders were dispatched to the scene of a major vehicle accident in Oakland County on the morning of December 13. At approximately 7:40 a.m., the wreck took place on Interstate 696.

The incident happened in the westbound lanes of I-696 near Southfield Road and blocked the left shoulder, left lane, and center lane of the interstate for some time. At least one person was hurt in the collision and required emergency medical care on-site.

Emergency vehicles including police cruisers and ambulances were observed at the scene. Traffic was backed up in the area for an extended period of time on the morning of December 13.

Authorities in Detroit are still working to determine the cause of the wreck. Nothing further has been reported at this time.

Our thoughts are with those involved in hopes of a full and fast recovery.

Car Wrecks in Michigan

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Detroit, MI - Auto Collision on I-696 near Southfield Rd Causes Delays & Injuries

Michigan is a heavily populated state with more than 7 million licensed drivers and over 100,000 miles of paved roadways. According to road and highway facts from the Michigan Department of Transportation, the Wolverine State has enough pavement on their roadways to build a one-lane road from the Earth to the moon. Understandably, and unfortunately, many car crashes take place in Michigan that often lead to injuries and sometimes fatalities.

If you or a loved one of yours has recently been hurt in a Michigan car accident, you need to ask yourself two things:

Did the wreck cause injuries that affect your everyday life?
Was the crash your fault, partially your fault, or entirely the fault of another?

Victims of auto accidents in Michigan are able to benefit from the comparative negligence law–which means that even if you’re partially at fault for a crash, you may still be able to recover some financial compensation for your injuries and losses that may have resulted from the incident. For instance, if you’re 50% at fault, you may be able to recover 50% of your damages. A car crash lawyer in Detroit will be able to help you further understand your right toward financial compensation if you have recently been hurt in a crash.

Detroit Auto Collision Lawyers

A Detroit personal injury lawyer may be your best bet at recovering financially, physically, and even emotionally after being hurt in a wreck. Having the financial burden lifted from your shoulders through the collection of financial compensation can make a big difference in your stress level and ability to focus on your physical recovery. The dedicated team of lawyers at the Michigan Legal Center help injured victims get justice and collect the financial compensation they deserve after being hurt by the actions of careless, reckless, and thoughtless drivers.

Contact the Michigan Legal Center online or by phone at (248) 886-8650 to inquire about the legal options available to you if you have recently been injured in an accident. We firmly believe that no one should have to face an issue like this on their own, which is why we are here to help, 24/7. Reach out to us at your earliest convenience to get started on your own personal injury case.

Note: Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find information that is incorrect, contact Christopher Trainor & Associates immediately so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available about the accident. This post can be removed upon request.

Disclaimer: This information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photograph used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. This post is not a solicitation for business.